WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington High School held its First Annual College Signing Day for Future Teachers on Friday, May 24, 2019.
The following WHS graduating seniors were recognized after indicating their intent to pursue education as their field of study in college:
- Nicole Boyajian (UMass Lowell)
- Hannah Devlin (Framingham State University)
- Mindy Duggan (Tufts University)
- Jessica D’Arco (Endicott College)
- Ashlyn Finn (Roger Williams University)
- Charlotte Kane (Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts)
- Devin Lawrence
- Celia Marchese (Framingham State University)
- Kali Patterson (UMass Lowell)
- Kaitlin Sullivan (Lesley University)
Each student invited one of their past or present teacher who inspired their interest in teaching to join them at the ceremony. Invited teachers included Matt Hackett, Amanda Donahue, Meghan Estrada, Lisa Bellavia, Chris Randall, Danielle France, Jaclyn Madden, Maura Gillis, and Mike Ferrara. WHS Principal Linda Peters was also present.
“Today, as we pass the torch to the next generation of educators to inspire and lead the children of tomorrow, we’re excited to have this event today,” said Guidance Counselor Mollie Dickerson, who emceed the event. “Students, you have a bright, rewarding, sometimes thankless road ahead of you, but we know you will change the lives of young people. You are our students. You will always be our students. But today, we welcome you as our colleagues.”
The nine students present then signed their certificates and posed for photos with the teachers who inspired them to become educators.
Watch the ceremony, courtesy of Wilmington Community Television, below:
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